Kaveman golfe systems

ABSTRACT

Kaveman Golfe Systems is a golf-like game incorporating the use of a newly designed baseball-style club in addition to newly designed golf clubs for advancing a game ball about a golf-style course. The golf and baseball hybrid game may be played using newly designed golf balls which are larger in size than a standard sized golf ball. The game may further include a newly designed baseball tee for vertically supporting the golf and baseball hybrid game ball to be struck by a player using a baseball-style swing. The clubs, balls, and tees may be stored in a specially designed golf bag.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application is related to and claims priority from priorprovisional application Ser. No. 61/727,223, filed Nov. 16, 2012 whichapplication is incorporated herein by reference.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to the field of golf games andmore specifically relates to a novel game combining the sports of golfand baseball into a fun, exciting, and unique game.

2. Description of the Related Art

Baseball is America's pastime. The classic sport inspires memories ofgreat athletes, unbelievable plays, and childhood dreams. Children oftengrow up playing the sport from an early age and become fans of the MLB.They root for a favorite team, attend live games, and play the sportwith their friends and family. From little league on up, the sport ofbaseball is loved and played by millions across the world.

Likewise, golf is a sport growing in popularity. While many may considergolf a sport for middle-aged Caucasian men, a look at the PGA revealscountless new youthful faces each and every year. Golf is a sport playedin middle school, high school, and university, and those who play thesport tend to fall in love with it. Although it may be incrediblyagonizing at times, golfers of all skill levels feel an exuberatingthrill when a great tee-shot is hit or a long putt is sunk.

People are always looking for new games to play, however each game/sporttypically combines distinct elements, which may be difficult orconfusing as a new game. For example, baseball requires power andstrength while golf often necessitates finesse and accuracy. A new gamecombining all elements would certainly be enjoyable to many.

Various attempts have been made to solve the above-mentioned problemssuch as those found in U.S. Pat. No. 4,026,561 to Blance N. Baldorossi,U.S. Pat. No. 4,413,827 to Erik O. Aberg, U.S. Pat. No. 5,490,671 to RoyW. Picard, U.S. Pat. No. 4,660,834 to Andrew J. Carrigan, U.S. Pat. No.4,988,105 to Ralph Bery, and U.S. Pat. No. 3,904,209 to Clarence A.Thomas. This art is representative of hybrid golf games. None of theabove inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, isseen to describe the invention as claimed.

Ideally, the Kaveman Golfe System should provide a user-friendly gameproviding a fun and different way to play a unique game on a rugged ornon-rugged terrain, and, yet would operate reliably and be manufacturedat a modest expense. Thus, a need exists for Kaveman Golfe Systems toavoid the above-mentioned problems.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the golf and baseballgame art, the present invention provides a novel golf and baseballhybrid game. The general purpose of the present invention, which will bedescribed subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a unique andentertaining game that combines elements of baseball within a frameworkof golf.

A golf and baseball hybrid game is disclosed herein which is played withat least one golf and baseball hybrid game ball. The golf and baseballhybrid game ball preferably comprises dimensions of approximately 2″ to3″ in diameter, such that it larger in size than a traditional golf ballwhich may make the golf and baseball hybrid game ball more readilyvisible during play.

The golf and baseball hybrid game comprises at least one set of golfclubs. The set of golf clubs comprises at least one club useful forapproach shots, at least one wedge club useful for hazards and roughterrain via a golf-style swing, at least one putter useful for strikingthe golf and baseball hybrid game ball when on a green area of thehybrid golf and baseball game course, and at least one driver useful fordriving the golf and baseball hybrid game ball approximately 100-200yards via the golf-style swing. In addition to the set of golf clubs,the golf and baseball hybrid game comprises at least one baseball-styleclub useful for approach shots and also for advancing the golf andbaseball hybrid game ball approximately 100-200 yards via abaseball-style swing.

The golf and baseball hybrid game further comprises at least one golftee and at least one baseball tee. The golf tee comprises a standardgolf tee useful for holding the golf and baseball hybrid game ball aninch or two off the ground. The baseball tee may comprise a springmounted to a top which may be useful for flexibly holding the golf andbaseball hybrid game ball during the baseball-style swing. Further, thebaseball tee may be vertically adjustable to accommodate a relativestature of the first player and the second player. The golf and baseballhybrid game further comprises at least one hybrid club bag along with aset of golf and baseball hybrid game rules defining regulations andobjectives of the golf and baseball hybrid game.

The hybrid golf and baseball game course comprises a plurality of hybridgolf and baseball game holes numbered in a sequential order. In oneversion, the hybrid golf and baseball game course may have eleven of theholes. With reference to the course itself, the hybrid golf and baseballgame course may comprise rugged terrain (such as frequent elevationchanges and physical obstructions, both artificial and natural).Alternatively, the hybrid golf and baseball game course may comprisenon-rugged terrain. The style of terrain may determine the relativeskill required. Non-rugged terrain may be more suitable for olderplayers or those not in as good of physical conditioning.

With particular reference to the components of the game, the set of golfclubs, the baseball-style club(s), the golf tee, the baseball tee, thegolf and baseball hybrid game ball, the hybrid club bag, and the hybridgolf and baseball game course comprises in combination the golf andbaseball hybrid game. The set of golf clubs comprises a plurality ofgolf clubs for striking the golf and baseball hybrid game ball using agolf-style swing. The baseball-style club is used for striking the golfand baseball hybrid game ball using a baseball-style swing. The golf teesupports the golf and baseball hybrid game ball approximately 1-2 inchesoff a ground surface for the golf-style swing and the baseball teesupports the golf and baseball hybrid game ball approximately 3-4 feetoff the ground surface for the baseball-style swing. As may beappreciated, the set of golf clubs, the baseball-style club(s), the golftee, the baseball tee, and the golf and baseball hybrid game ball areretrievably-retainable in the hybrid club bag during play.

Similar to conventional golf, a goal of a player of the golf andbaseball hybrid game is to advance the golf and baseball hybrid gameball about the golf and baseball hybrid game course in as few of strokesas possible, by using any particular club among the set of golf clubs orthe baseball club(s). The golf and baseball hybrid game is played on thehybrid golf and baseball game course according to regulations set forthin the set of golf and baseball hybrid game rules for training andcompeting in both golf and baseball while exercising different musclesof a body of a player.

The golf and baseball hybrid game may be sold as a kit. The kit mayinclude at least one golf and baseball hybrid game ball, the set of golfclubs including at least one club, at least one wedge, at least oneputter, and at least one driver, and at least one baseball-style club,at least one golf tee, the baseball tee, the hybrid club bag, and a setof golf and baseball hybrid game rules.

A method of playing the golf and baseball hybrid game with at least twoplayers may comprise the steps of: step one, selecting a hybrid golf andbaseball game course; step two, choosing a golf club or a baseball-styleclub; step three, swinging the golf club or the baseball-style club toadvance a golf and baseball hybrid game ball toward a pin designating acup of a hole of the hybrid golf and baseball game course; and stepfour, sinking the golf and baseball hybrid game ball in the cup of thehole in as few strokes as possible. The method of use may furthercomprise optional steps of: step five, placing the golf and baseballhybrid game ball on a baseball tee for a baseball-style swing; and stepsix, adjusting the baseball tee to optimally accommodate a height of theplayer.

The present invention holds significant improvements and serves as anoptimal way to combine elements of baseball and golf into a singlesport. For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects,advantages, and novel features of the invention have been describedherein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantagesmay be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of theinvention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in amanner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantagesas taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as maybe taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which arebelieved to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimedin the concluding portion of the specification. These and otherfeatures, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will becomebetter understood with reference to the following drawings and detaileddescription.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specificationillustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the present invention,golf and baseball hybrid game, constructed and operative according tothe teachings of the present invention.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating a golf and baseball hybridgame during an ‘in-use’ condition played on a hybrid golf and baseballgame course and showing a first player driving a golf and baseballhybrid game ball using a baseball-style club according to an embodimentof the present invention.

FIG. 2A is a perspective view illustrating a driver of a set of golfclubs of the golf and baseball hybrid game according to an embodiment ofthe present invention of FIG. 1.

FIG. 2B is a perspective view illustrating a set of golf clubs of thegolf and baseball hybrid game according to an embodiment of the presentinvention of FIG. 1.

FIG. 2C is a perspective view illustrating a wedge club of a set of golfclubs of the golf and baseball hybrid game according to an embodiment ofthe present invention of FIG. 1.

FIG. 2D is a perspective view illustrating a putter of a set of golfclubs of the golf and baseball hybrid game according to an embodiment ofthe present invention of FIG. 1.

FIG. 2E is a perspective view illustrating the baseball-style club ofthe golf and baseball hybrid game according to an embodiment of thepresent invention of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3A is a perspective view comparing in size a standard golf ball andthe golf and baseball hybrid game ball according to an embodiment of thepresent invention of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3B is a perspective view illustrating a golf tee useful for holdingthe golf and baseball hybrid game ball for a golf-style swing accordingto an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3C is a perspective view illustrating a baseball tee useful forholding the golf and baseball hybrid game ball for a baseball-styleswing according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the golf and baseball hybridgame during an ‘in-use’ condition played on the hybrid golf and baseballgame course and showing a second player driving the golf and baseballhybrid game ball using the club of the set of golf clubs according to anembodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a hybrid club bag useful forholding the various clubs, balls, tees, and other accessories of thegolf and baseball hybrid game according to an embodiment of the presentinvention of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of use for the golf andbaseball hybrid game according to an embodiment of the present inventionof FIGS. 1-5.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter bedescribed in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein likedesignations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate toKavemen Golfe Systems and more particularly to a golf and baseballhybrid game providing a fun and unique way to play the game of golfwhile combining elements of baseball.

Generally speaking, Kaveman Golfe Systems, herein after interchangeablyreferred to as golf and baseball hybrid game (100), may provide golfenthusiasts, baseball fans, and game aficionados with a unique andupdated take on two popular and familiar pastimes. Golf and baseballhybrid game is a new golf game which may be played with a baseball-styleclub and a regular golf-style club, driver, wedge, and putter. The golfballs may be larger in size, approximately 2″ to 3″ in diameter (ascompared to a traditional golf ball having a diameter of 1.5″). Alsoprovided are golf tees and a taller baseball tee comprising a spring ontop for use with the baseball-style club and a larger standard golf teefor the golf-style clubs. The clubs, balls, and tees can be stored in aspecially designed golf bag. The course may consist of 11 holes for acomplete game and 7 holes for a half game. The distance between theholes may measure approximately 300′ to 600′ in length, making the gameshorter in both distance and time. The course may feature frequentelevation changes, changes in surface from rough to smooth, and manyphysical obstructions, which require precision and accuracy. A set ofrules and instructions detailing how to play may be offered with theequipment.

Referring to the drawings by numerals of reference there is shown inFIG. 1, golf and baseball hybrid game 100 during ‘in-use’ condition 150being played by first player 140 on hybrid golf and baseball game course105 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, golfand baseball hybrid game 100 may comprise set of golf clubs 110,baseball-style club 115, golf tee 315, baseball tee 120, golf andbaseball hybrid game ball 102, hybrid club bag 125, hybrid golf andbaseball game course 105, and a set of golf and baseball hybrid gamerules. It should be noted that set of golf clubs 110, baseball-styleclub 115, golf tee 315, baseball tee 120, golf and baseball hybrid gameball 102, hybrid club bag 125, hybrid golf and baseball game course 105,and the set of golf and baseball hybrid game rules comprises incombination golf and baseball hybrid game 100.

In continuing to refer to FIG. 1, set of golf clubs 110 of golf andbaseball hybrid game 100 comprises a plurality of golf clubs forstriking golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102 using golf-style swing445. In addition, golf and baseball hybrid game 100 further comprisesbaseball-style club 115. As shown in FIG. 1, baseball-style club 115 maybe used by first player 140 for striking golf and baseball hybrid gameball 102 using baseball-style swing 145. Baseball tee 120 may be used tohold golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102 approximately 3-4 feet off aground surface for baseball-style swing 145. As further shown, set ofgolf clubs 110, baseball-style club 115, golf tee 315, baseball tee 120,and golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102 may be retrievably-retainablein hybrid club bag 125 during ‘in-use’ condition 150.

In still referring to FIG. 1, hybrid golf and baseball game course 105of golf and baseball hybrid game 100 may comprise a plurality of hybridgolf and baseball game holes numbered in a sequential order. A primarygoal of golf and baseball hybrid game 100 is for first player 140 toadvance golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102 about golf and baseballhybrid game course 105 in as few strokes as possible in relation tosecond player 440. Game play of golf and baseball hybrid game 100 onhybrid golf and baseball game course 105 is played according toregulations set forth in the set of golf and baseball hybrid game rules.It should be appreciated that golf and baseball hybrid game 100 providesa fun and challenging game for training and competing in both golf andbaseball while exercising different muscles of a body of first player140 and second player 440.

Referring now to FIG. 2A showing a perspective view illustrating driver205 of set of golf clubs 110 of golf and baseball hybrid game 100according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1. As shown,driver 205 may comprise a driver-style club (such as a “wood”). Driver205 is useful for driving golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102approximately 100-200 yards via golf-style swing 445. It should beappreciated and understood a driving distance of golf and baseballhybrid game ball 102 via golf-style swing 445 is dependent upon thepower and skill of first player 140. It should further be noted that setof golf clubs 110 may comprise more than one driver 205.

Referring now to FIG. 2B showing a perspective view illustratingwood/iron club 210 of set of golf clubs 110 of golf and baseball hybridgame 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.As shown, wood/iron club 210 may comprise at least one wood/iron-styleclub (for example, 3 wood/iron, 4 wood/iron, 9 wood/iron, etc.).Wood/iron club 210 may be useful for both tee offs on shorter holes andfor approach shots. It should be appreciated and understood a drivingdistance of golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102 via golf-style swing445 is dependent upon the power and skill of first player 140. It shouldfurther be noted that set of golf clubs 110 may comprise more than onewood/iron club 210.

Referring now to FIG. 2C showing a perspective view illustrating wedgeclub 215 of set of golf clubs 110 of golf and baseball hybrid game 100according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1. As shown,wedge club 215 may comprise at least one wedge-style club. Wedge club215 may be useful for hitting golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102 outfrom hazards and rough terrain via golf-style swing 445. It should beappreciated and understood a driving distance of golf and baseballhybrid game ball 102 via golf-style swing 445 using wedge club 215 isdependent upon the power and skill of first player 140. It shouldfurther be noted that set of golf clubs 110 may comprise more than onewedge club 215. Examples of wedge club 215 may include, but are notlimited to, pitching wedge, lob wedge, chipper, sand wedge, and otheralternative wedge clubs.

Referring now to FIG. 2D showing a perspective view illustrating putter220 of set of golf clubs 110 of golf and baseball hybrid game 100according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1. As shown,putter 220 may comprise at least one putting-style club. Putter 220 maybe useful for striking golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102 when on agreen area of hybrid golf and baseball game course 105. It shouldfurther be noted that set of golf clubs 110 may comprise more than oneputter 220.

In referring generally to FIGS. 2A-2D, it should be noted that set ofgolf clubs 110 may comprise a variety of sizes and styles to accommodatefirst player 140. In one embodiment of golf and baseball hybrid game100, set of golf clubs 110 has a caveman-style appearance which maycompliment a trade name of KAVEMAN GOLFE SYSTEMS™. It should also benoted that set of golf clubs 110 and baseball-style club 115 may bemanufactured for both right-handed and left-handed users.

Referring now to FIG. 2E showing a perspective view illustratingbaseball-style club 115 of golf and baseball hybrid game 100 accordingto an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1. As shown,baseball-style club 115 may comprise a club in the form of a baseballbat. In one embodiment, baseball-style club 115 may comprise wood andmay aesthetically appear like a club used by a caveman. In otherembodiments, baseball-style club 115 may comprise aluminum or plastic.Baseball-style club 115 may be useful for advancing golf and baseballhybrid game ball 102 approximately 100-200 yards via baseball-styleswing 145. It should be appreciated and understood that a drivingdistance of golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102 via baseball-styleswing 145 using baseball-style club 115 is dependent upon the power andskill of first player 140. It should further be noted that first player140 may have access to more than one baseball-style club 115 duringplay.

Referring now to FIG. 3A showing a perspective view comparing in size astandard golf ball and golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102 accordingto an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1. As shown, thestandard golf ball comprises a diameter of approximately 1.5″. Accordingto a preferred embodiment of golf and baseball hybrid game 100, golf andbaseball hybrid game ball 102 may comprise a diameter of approximately2.5″ in diameter. In other embodiments, golf and baseball hybrid gameball 102 comprises a diameter of approximately 2″ to 3″. In such amanner, golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102 is larger than thetraditional golf ball such that golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102is readily visible during play by first player 140 and second player440. Similar to the standard golf ball, golf and baseball hybrid gameball 102 may comprise dimples which may serve to add spin and windresistance during ‘in-use’ condition 150.

Referring now to FIG. 3B showing a perspective view illustrating golftee 315 useful for holding golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102 forgolf-style swing 445 according to an embodiment of the present inventionof FIG. 1. As shown, golf tee 315 may comprise a ground-insertable teehaving a recessed holding area for golf and baseball hybrid game ball102. In one embodiment, golf tee 315 may comprise a larger recessedholding area to accommodate the slightly larger golf and baseball hybridgame ball 102 (as compared to the standard size golf ball). Golf tee 315may be used by first player 140 during play when teeing off on one ofthe hybrid golf and baseball game holes of hybrid golf and baseball gamecourse 105.

Referring now to FIG. 3C showing a perspective view illustratingbaseball tee 120 useful for holding golf and baseball hybrid game ball102 for baseball-style swing 145 according to an embodiment of thepresent invention of FIG. 1. As shown, baseball tee 120 may comprise astand, a vertical support member, and spring 325 located atop baseballtee 120. A bottom of the vertical support member may be mounted to thestand, and spring 325 may be connected to a top of the vertical supportmember. During use, golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102 is placeableon spring 325 of baseball tee 120. As may be appreciated, spring 325 isuseful for holding golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102 duringbaseball-style swing 145.

In continuing to refer to FIG. 3C, baseball tee 120 of golf and baseballhybrid game 100 may further comprise adjustable slide 330. As shown,adjustable slide 330 may comprise a tube member in a telescopicrelationship with the vertical support member of baseball tee 120. Inuse, first player 140 or second player 440 may vertically-manipulateadjustable slide 330 up or down to accommodate a relative stature offirst player 140, and second player 440 for optimizing baseball-styleswing 145. It should be understood baseball tee 120 may of courseaccommodate additional players playing golf and baseball hybrid game100.

Referring now to FIG. 4 showing a perspective view illustrating golf andbaseball hybrid game 100 during ‘in-use’ condition 450 played on hybridgolf and baseball game course 105 according to an embodiment of thepresent invention of FIG. 1. Second player 440 is shown driving golf andbaseball hybrid game ball 102 using iron/wood club 210 of set of golfclubs 110 via golf-style swing 445. In one version of play of golf andbaseball hybrid game 100, hybrid golf and baseball game course 105comprises rugged terrain. As seen in FIG. 4, the rugged terrain maycomprise physical obstruction 425. Physical obstruction 425 may comprisea natural or an artificial impediment located on hybrid golf andbaseball game course 105. Furthermore, the rugged terrain may comprisefrequent elevation changes and other traps and hazards. It should beappreciated that a relative difficulty of hybrid golf and baseball gamecourse 105 is varied based not only on a distance of each hole but alsovarious types of rugged terrain which may make golf and baseball hybridgame 100 more fun and challenging for first player 140 and second player440. It should also be noted that hybrid golf and baseball game course105 may also comprise non-rugged terrain.

In a preferred embodiment of golf and baseball hybrid game 100, hybridgolf and baseball game course 105 comprises eleven (11) holes ofcompetition. In other embodiments, hybrid golf and baseball game course105 may comprise more or less than eleven (11) holes.

Referring now to FIG. 5 showing a perspective view illustrating hybridclub bag 125 according to an embodiment of the present invention ofFIG. 1. As shown, hybrid club bag 125 may comprise alarger-than-standard golf-type bag which is useful for holding set ofgolf clubs 110, golf and baseball hybrid game ball(s) 102,baseball-style club 115, baseball tee 120, golf tee(s) 315, and otherplayer accessories of golf and baseball hybrid game 100. Preferably,hybrid club bag 125 comprises at least one handle, a shoulder strap, aplurality of zippered pockets, holding compartments, a hollow cavity forremovably-retaining set of golf clubs 110, baseball-style club 115, andbaseball tee 120, and a fold-out stand for vertically supporting hybridclub bag 125 during play. Hybrid club bag 125 may be formed of durableand weatherproof material for continued use and enjoyment. It should beappreciated hybrid club bag 125 that may be manufactured in a variety ofcolors and styles.

Golf and baseball hybrid game 100 may be sold as kit 575 comprising thefollowing parts: at least one golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102; atleast one set of golf clubs 110 comprising at least one driver 205, atleast one iron/wood club 210, at least one wedge club 215, and at leastone putter 220; at least one baseball-style club 115; at least onebaseball tee 120; at least one golf tee 315; hybrid club bag 125; atleast one hybrid golf and baseball game course 105 for playing golf andbaseball hybrid game 100; and at least one set of user instructions. Kit575 has instructions such that functional relationships are detailed inrelation to the structure of the invention (such that the invention canbe used, maintained, or the like in a preferred manner). Golf andbaseball hybrid game 100 may be manufactured and provided for sale in awide variety of sizes and shapes for a wide assortment of applications.Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, underappropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference,user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements,available materials, technological advances, etc., other kit contents orarrangements such as, for example, including more or less components,customized parts, different club combinations, parts may be soldseparately, etc., may be sufficient.

Referring now to FIG. 6 showing flowchart 650 illustrating method of use600 for golf and baseball hybrid game 100 according to an embodiment ofthe present invention of FIGS. 1-5.

Method of use 600 for playing a golf and baseball hybrid game 100 withat least two players may comprise the steps of: step one 601, selectinghybrid golf and baseball game course 105; step two 602, choosing a golfclub from set of golf clubs 110 or baseball-style club 115; step three603, swinging the golf club or baseball-style club 115 to advance golfand baseball hybrid game ball 102 toward a pin designating a cup of ahole of hybrid golf and baseball game course 105; and step four 604,sinking golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102 in the cup of the hole inas few strokes as possible. A winner of golf and baseball hybrid game100 may be the player who completed hybrid golf and baseball game course105 in fewer strokes than the other players.

Method of use 600 may further comprise the optional steps of: step five605, placing golf and baseball hybrid game ball 102 on baseball tee 120for baseball-style swing 145 using baseball-style club 115; and step six606, vertically adjusting baseball tee 120 to optimally accommodate aheight of first player 140 or second player 440. It should be noted thatstep five 605 and step six 606 are optional steps and may not beimplemented in all cases. Optional steps of method of use 600 areillustrated using dotted lines in FIG. 6 so as to distinguish them fromthe other steps of method of use 600.

It should be noted that the steps described in the method of use can becarried out in many different orders according to user preference. Theuse of “step of” should not be interpreted as “step for”, in the claimsherein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. §112,6. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, underappropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference,user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements,available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods of usearrangements such as, for example, different orders withinabove-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps,including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc., may besufficient.

The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary andnumerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readilyenvisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which areintended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention.Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S.Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially thescientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiarwith patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from acursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure ofthe application.

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent isset forth in the appended claims:
 1. A golf and baseball hybrid gamecomprising: at least one set of golf clubs; at least one baseball-styleclub; at least one golf tee; at least one baseball tee; at least onegolf and baseball hybrid game ball; at least one hybrid club bag; ahybrid golf and baseball game course; and a set of golf and baseballhybrid game rules; wherein said at least one set of golf clubs, said atleast one baseball-style club, said at least one golf tee, said at leastone baseball tee, said at least one golf and baseball hybrid game ball,said at least one hybrid club bag, and said hybrid golf and baseballgame course comprises in combination said golf and baseball hybrid game;wherein said at least one set of golf clubs comprises a plurality ofgolf clubs for striking said golf and baseball hybrid game ball using agolf-style swing; wherein said at least one baseball-style club is usedfor striking said golf and baseball hybrid game ball using abaseball-style swing; wherein said golf tee supports said golf andbaseball hybrid game ball inches off a ground surface for saidgolf-style swing; wherein said baseball tee supports said golf andbaseball hybrid game ball approximately 3-4 feet off said ground surfacefor said baseball-style swing; wherein said at least one set of golfclubs, said at least one baseball-style club, said at least one golftee, said at least one baseball tee, and said at least one golf andbaseball hybrid game ball are retrievably-retainable in said at leastone hybrid club bag during play; wherein said hybrid golf and baseballgame course comprises a plurality of hybrid golf and baseball game holesnumbered in a sequential order; wherein a goal of a first player of saidgolf and baseball hybrid game is to advance said golf and baseballhybrid game ball about said golf and baseball hybrid game course in asfew of strokes as possible in relation to a second player; and whereinsaid golf and baseball hybrid game is played on said hybrid golf andbaseball game course according to regulations set forth in said set ofgolf and baseball hybrid game rules for training and competing in bothgolf and baseball while exercising different muscles of a body of atleast said first player and said second player.
 2. The golf and baseballhybrid game of claim 1 wherein said at least one golf and baseballhybrid game ball comprises dimensions of approximately 2″ to 3″ indiameter.
 3. The golf and baseball hybrid game of claim 2 wherein saidat least one golf and baseball hybrid game ball is larger than atraditional golf ball such that said at least one golf and baseballhybrid game ball is readily visible during play by at least said firstplayer and said second player.
 4. The golf and baseball hybrid game ofclaim 3 wherein said baseball-style club is useful for advancing saidgolf and baseball hybrid game ball approximately 100-200 yards via saidbaseball-style swing.
 5. The golf and baseball hybrid game of claim 4wherein said at least one baseball tee comprises a spring mounted to atop of said at least one baseball tee.
 6. The golf and baseball hybridgame of claim 5 wherein said spring is useful for holding said at leastone golf and baseball hybrid game ball during said baseball-style swing.7. The golf and baseball hybrid game of claim 6 wherein said at leastone baseball tee is vertically adjustable to accommodate a relativestature of at least said first player, and said second player.
 8. Thegolf and baseball hybrid game of claim 6 wherein said at least one setof golf clubs comprises at least one iron/wood club, said iron/wood clubuseful for approach shots.
 9. The golf and baseball hybrid game of claim6 wherein said at least one set of golf clubs comprises at least onewedge club, said at least one wedge club useful for hazards and roughterrain via said golf-style swing.
 10. The golf and baseball hybrid gameof claim 6 wherein said at least one set of golf clubs comprises atleast one putter, said putter useful for striking said golf and baseballhybrid game ball when on a green area of said hybrid golf and baseballgame course.
 11. The golf and baseball hybrid game of claim 6 whereinsaid at least one set of golf clubs comprises at least one driver, saiddriver useful for driving said golf and baseball hybrid game ballapproximately 100-200 yards via said golf-style swing.
 12. The golf andbaseball hybrid game of claim 1 wherein said hybrid golf and baseballgame course comprises rugged terrain.
 13. The golf and baseball hybridgame of claim 12 wherein said rugged terrain comprises frequentelevation changes.
 14. The golf and baseball hybrid game of claim 12wherein said rugged terrain comprises physical obstructions.
 15. Thegolf and baseball hybrid game of claim 1 wherein said hybrid golf andbaseball game course comprises non-rugged terrain.
 16. The golf andbaseball hybrid game of claim 1 wherein said golf and baseball hybridgame is played on said hybrid golf and baseball game course havingeleven of said holes.
 17. A golf and baseball hybrid game comprising: atleast one golf and baseball hybrid game ball comprising dimensions ofapproximately 2″ to 3″ in diameter, said at least one golf and baseballhybrid game ball being larger in size than a traditional golf ball suchthat said at least one golf and baseball hybrid game ball is readilyvisible during play by at least a first player and a second player; atleast one set of golf clubs comprising at least one iron/wood club, saidiron/wood club useful for approach shots, said at least one set of golfclubs also comprising at least one wedge club, said at least one wedgeclub useful for hazards and rough terrain via a golf-style swing, saidat least one set of golf clubs also comprising at least one putter, saidputter useful for striking said golf and baseball hybrid game ball whenon a green area of said hybrid golf and baseball game course, and saidat least one set of golf clubs also comprising at least one driver, saiddriver useful for driving said golf and baseball hybrid game ballapproximately 100-200 yards via said golf-style swing; at least onebaseball-style club, said baseball-style club useful for advancing saidgolf and baseball hybrid game ball approximately 100-200 yards via abaseball-style swing; at least one golf tee; at least one baseball tee,said at least one baseball tee comprises a spring mounted to a top, saidspring useful for holding said at least one golf and baseball hybridgame ball during said baseball-style swing, said at least one baseballtee being vertically adjustable to accommodate a relative stature of atleast said first player, and said second player; at least one hybridclub bag; a hybrid golf and baseball game course, said golf and baseballhybrid game is playable on said hybrid golf and baseball game coursehaving eleven holes, said hybrid golf and baseball game coursecomprising rugged terrain, said rugged terrain comprising frequentelevation changes and physical obstructions, said hybrid golf andbaseball game course also comprising non-rugged terrain; and a set ofgolf and baseball hybrid game rules defining regulations and objectivesof said golf and baseball hybrid game; wherein said at least one set ofgolf clubs, said at least one baseball-style club, said at least onegolf tee, said at least one baseball tee, said at least one golf andbaseball hybrid game ball, said at least one hybrid club bag, and saidhybrid golf and baseball game course comprises in combination said golfand baseball hybrid game; wherein said at least one set of golf clubscomprises a plurality of golf clubs for striking said golf and baseballhybrid game ball using a golf-style swing; wherein said at least onebaseball-style club is used for striking said golf and baseball hybridgame ball using a baseball-style swing; wherein said golf tee supportssaid golf and baseball hybrid game ball inches off a ground surface forsaid golf-style swing; wherein said baseball tee supports said golf andbaseball hybrid game ball 3-4 feet off said ground surface for saidbaseball-style swing; wherein said at least one set of golf clubs, saidat least one baseball-style club, said at least one golf tee, said atleast one baseball tee, and said at least one golf and baseball hybridgame ball are retrievably-retainable in said at least one hybrid clubbag during play; wherein said hybrid golf and baseball game coursecomprises a plurality of hybrid golf and baseball game holes numbered ina sequential order; wherein a goal of a player of said golf and baseballhybrid game is to advance said golf and baseball hybrid game ball aboutsaid golf and baseball hybrid game course in as few of strokes aspossible; and wherein said golf and baseball hybrid game is played onsaid hybrid golf and baseball game course according to regulations setforth in said set of golf and baseball hybrid game rules for trainingand competing in both golf and baseball while exercising differentmuscles of a body of a player.
 18. The golf and baseball hybrid game ofclaim 17 further comprising a kit including: said at least one golf andbaseball hybrid game ball; said at least one set of golf clubs includingsaid at least one club, said at least one wedge, said at least oneputter, and said at least one driver; said at least one baseball-styleclub; said at least one golf tee; said at least one baseball tee; saidat least one hybrid club bag; and a set of golf and baseball hybrid gamerules.